The Nigerian Correctional Service has declared all its 256 custodial centres across the country as “red zones” whose sanctity must not be violated under any guise.

The Controller General of Corrections, HAILEY NABABA gave the warning in a statement issued in Abuja.

According to the statement, any person or group of persons who have no business whatsoever should steer clear of the custodial and non-custodial centres which critical national assets germane to public safety as well as national security.

It also said given the proposed protest, security measures have been beefed up in custodial centres nationwide.